Full-Time
Buildings & Grounds Manager

Job Description

Context:

Earthdance is an artist-run workshop, residency, and retreat center, run by resident staff and volunteers, and located in the Berkshire hills of Western Massachusetts. We provide a dynamic mix of dance, somatic, and interdisciplinary arts training, with a focus on sustainable living, social justice, and community. Earthdance has been spearheading innovative arts programming and maintaining a beautiful facility for rental groups in the Pioneer Valley for over three decades. www.earthdance.net

At this time, inspired by a commitment to equity, social justice, and sustainability, Earthdance community members, staff and board are researching innovative organizational models and are interested in less hierarchical and more cooperative structures. A change in structure could mean a re-ordering of how we hold tasks, roles and responsibilities, and the shape of this position may change over time. We are especially interested in candidates who are committed to undoing oppression, and expect that new hires will collaborate with us in this exciting process.

Position:

The Buildings & Grounds Manager is responsible for directly supervising and coordinating the activities of Earthdance’s buildings and grounds to ensure optimal levels of operations, customer safety, public aesthetic, sustainability of the facilities and grounds, and to stay within budget. This position is responsible for regular facility maintenance, custodial work, grounds keeping, and supervision of the buildings and grounds assistant and volunteers, as well as the gardener seasonally. The Building and Grounds Manager interfaces with other maintenance staff and contractors, supports larger capital projects onsite, and must be available to deal with emergencies when necessary.Primary areas of responsibility:

Monitor the facility to ensure that it remains safe, secure, and well maintained.

Oversee the maintenance and repair of machinery, equipment, and electrical and mechanical systems.

Manage all custodial services, grounds maintenance, mechanical and electrical maintenance, structural repairs, heating and air conditioning, and recycling and refuse.

Interest and/or background in green building and energy ­efficiency systems

Team­ building and conflict transformation skills

Interest in Contact Improvisation and/or other movement­ based expressive forms

This position averages 30 hours/week year-round. Work often requires availability on weekends. This position receives hourly pay at MA minimum wage ($11/hour). It is offered as a residential Core Staff position with on site Room & Board offered with deduction. Local residents will be considered for an off-site position. Benefits include paid time off, complimentary workshops and contact improvisation jams, access to Earthdance studio spaces, guest privileges, and community development opportunities.

Earthdance prefers a two-year minimum commitment; however, this is at-will employment. Position start date is upon hire.

Women, People of the Global Majority, LGBTQIA, and/or those differently abled are encouraged to apply.

How to Apply

To apply: Send a cover letter, resume, and two professional references to jobs@earthdance.net.
Apply today! Priority deadline: February 5, 2018
Position start date upon hire

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